The sea is turning red! Researchers make breakthrough discovery that could help forecast dangerous algae blooms - Red tides ...

Red tide can cause respiratory problems in humans, especially those with asthma or other respiratory conditions. It is safe to eat local fish and shrimp during red tide, as long as they appear healthy ...

"It should be kind of an emergency management response like a hurricane." Officials urged to act fast as toxic threat creeps ...

Karenia Brevis is the organism responsible for red tide. Dr. Lim, who is behind the research, explained that these aren’t the typical viruses people think of. “Instead of infecting humans ...

Authorities have been forced to close a number of beaches in recent years, with the red tides known to cause health issues in fish, birds and even humans. Jean Lim, a postdoctoral researcher at ...

A new study led by researchers at the University of South Florida has identified viruses associated with Karenia brevis, the microscopic algae that is known as red tide. “We know that viruses play an ...

Also known as harmful algae blooms, red tides — the massive growth of algae that is tied to multiple organisms — are driven by wind and water currents, nutrients that run into the water, extreme ...

After nearly three years of infestation, all bays in Eastern Visayas are now free from red tide toxins, the Bureau of ...